Background: Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a cause of major morbidity and mortality after
left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. It is, therefore, integral to identify patients …

Right ventricular failure (RVF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is
associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but the identification of LVAD candidates …

Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for
patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes …

This guideline addresses the role of echocardiography during the different phases of care of
patients with long-term, surgically implanted continuous-flow (CF) left ventricular (LV) assist …

Background Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after
left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The pulmonary artery pulsatility index …

Most patients with advanced systolic dysfunction who are assessed for a left ventricular
assist device (LVAD) also have some degree of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. Hence …

Right ventricular (RV) systolic dysfunction has been identified as an independent prognostic
marker of many cardiovascular diseases. However, there are problems in measuring RV …

Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized advanced heart
failure care. These compact, fully implantable heart pumps are capable of providing …

Despite advances in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology, right ventricular failure
(RVF) continues to be a complication after implantation. Most patients undergoing LVAD …

BiVAD indicates biventricular assist device; BTD, bridge to decision; BTT, bridge to
transplantation; BTR, bridge to recovery; CI, cardiac index; CVP, central venous pressure; …